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Mar 22 2026OPINION

When Feelings Rule the Headlines

In a 2016 TV interview, a former Speaker of the House shrugged off FBI crime statistics and said he would follow public opinion instead. The remark was simple, but it showed a bigger trend: people often trust how they feel more than hard data. The conversation began with a question about rising c

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

A Fresh Take on a Rising Kicker’s Journey

Jaffer Murphy, the standout kicker from UTSA, recently turned heads with a 70‑yard field goal and a swift 4. 47‑second 40‑yard dash during his Pro Day, feats that are uncommon for players in his position. Scouts and teams noted his remarkable display, which comes after a season where he mainly handl

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Mar 22 2026SCIENCE

Exploring Better Ways to Analyze Batches in Stepped Wedge Trials

Batched stepped wedge trials let groups start a study in separate waves, not all at once. Because each wave can differ—maybe the groups have different ages or backgrounds—the effect of the treatment might change from one batch to another. Researchers need tools that can handle this variation when th

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Mar 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

BigXthaPlug Drops New Mixtape With Big Names

A fresh mixtape called 6WA has just hit the streets, featuring Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug and a lineup of well‑known collaborators. The release spotlights artists from his own 600 Entertainment label, including Texas talents Ro$ama, Yung Hood, Murdagang PB, KevanGotBandz and KaineMusic. Fans will als

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Budget Boosts: State Legislators Add Billions to Governor’s Plan

The New York state budget, originally set at $263 billion by Governor Kathy Hochul, has just received a significant upgrade from the lawmakers in Albany. Democratic members of both houses have passed resolutions that inject several new spending projects into the plan, pushing the total amount higher

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Mar 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI System Becomes Official Tool for U. S. Military Operations

The Pentagon has announced that Palantir’s Maven AI platform will officially join the U. S. armed forces as a core system, giving soldiers advanced tools for spotting and engaging threats across all environments. In a letter to top military leaders, Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg explaine

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Mar 21 2026EDUCATION

Teacher’s License Revoked While Facing Trial

A 42‑year‑old former teacher named Cody A. Davis has had his teaching credentials pulled by the state’s education office. He is currently on trial and has denied every charge against him. Davis kept his license active since 2008, but investigators found he stopped teaching about a year ago. The sta

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Mar 21 2026ENVIRONMENT

Assessing the Legacy of an Old Aluminum Smelter

The last step in figuring out how much damage the former Columbia Falls smelter has caused to nature is now ready. A plan written by state and federal agencies, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and other partners will examine the site again and decide how to repair or pay for long‑term h

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Mar 21 2026BUSINESS

Chile’s Copper Boom: New Projects Light the Way

BHP and Freeport-McMoRan have just filed two massive copper projects with Chile’s environmental review board, a clear sign that mining investment is picking up again in the country. The first plan, called “Nueva Concentradora Escondida, ” is worth $5 billion and would replace the aging Los Colorados

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Guterres Says He’s Working With Trump’s Peace Group on Gaza

The U. N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres told a news outlet that he is collaborating with Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace on plans to rebuild Gaza. He said the board’s goal—financing and delivering basic reconstruction for Palestinian homes and infrastructure—was approved by the Secur

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